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Azara's Agouti
Dasyprocta azarae
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The South American Azara's Agouti is a small shy creature that lives in lowlands. They eat on their haunches from a diet which includes fruit, plants, seeds and nuts, holding food with their paws, just like squirrels. Known for their exceptionally sharp teeth, they are the only mammal that can crack open a brazil nut with its strong jaws.
Native Range → |
Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil |
Natural Habitat → |
Lowland rainforests |
Diet → |
Herbivorous: seeds, nuts and fruits |
Life Expectancy → |
In the wild: Unknown. In a zoo: Up to 20 years |
Breeding → |
Gestation period: around 90 days. 2-4 young |
Group Name → |
A mob |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Hunting |
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